The Top 10 Stories of 2023
These are the top ten stories, as judged by the number of people who read them, in 2023. What did you think was the most important local story of the year? Vote now!
Valparaiso’s Heritage Museum Wins Impact100 Grant
Members of Impact100 and Grant Recipients pose with oversized checks for 100,000. Impact100 Grants To Make Difference in Northwest Florida The Northwest Florida Heritage Museum has won a $100,000 Impact 100 grant to build a new wing to the Valparaiso museum. The project, which will cost the nonprofit museum $175,000, will receive other funding from a […]
This Valparaiso Non Profit Is A Finalist For An Impact100 Grant
In a remarkable show of community support, Impact100 Northwest Florida is set to award a total of $400,000 in grants to local nonprofits at their highly anticipated Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 5. The event, scheduled to take place from 2 – 5 pm, will unfold at the Island Resort, located at 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.
The Annual Meeting offers an extraordinary opportunity for Impact100 members to directly impact their community. During the event, representatives from nine local organizations will present brief but impactful pitches, with members voting to determine which four will be awarded $100,000 grants.
The finalists and their respective projects span across five categories, showcasing a diverse range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the community:
CHEF JOHN SALLMAN: My Pasta E Fagioli Recipe
Table of Contents What is Pasta E Fagioli? Chefs communicate through food. We thank we apologize, we comfort, we donate, we celebrate, and yes, we even satisfy hunger by preparing a meal. International Chefs Day is celebrated every year on October 20th. The day focuses on educating children around the globe about healthy eating. It’s […]
REMEMBERING RANDY WISE – Stretch Of Highway To Be Named After Longtime Niceville Mayor
Remembering Mayor Randy Wise: A stretch of SR 285 to be dedicated in honor of his 49-year service to Niceville.
The five hidden gems of Niceville you need to check out!
If you’ve lived in the Mid-Bay area for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the “crown jewels” of the community: popular spots like Turkey Creek Nature Trail, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, the Niceville Children’s Park, and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso and Lions Park in Niceville.
What will the Niceville real estate market do? Is now a good time to buy?
In this current real estate market, the most common question I’ve been asked is whether it’s a good time to buy a home. Instead of waiting for a hypothetical, or loosely predicted better time, it’s important to consider the advantages of purchasing a home in the current climate.
This is what Niceville kids in need have to have before they go back to school. The time to help them is now!
We’re approaching the halfway point of summer break (What?!) and these volunteers started gearing up to make sure everyone has what they need on day one of the 2023-2024 school year.
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary. Here’s what they’ve been up to:
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary on May 22, 2023. It will celebrate over three decades of dedicated service providing specialized airpower for the nation’s defense.
Jackson Guard to Host Archaeology Day In March
Eglin’s 10th archaeology day promises loads of local learning Eglin Air Force Base will host its 10th annual Eglin Archaeology Day on Saturday, March 18th, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Jackson Guard location in Niceville, Florida. The event is part of “Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month,” and is free and open to the […]
